Sous Chef at Sugarfire Smokehouse – Jacksonville, Florida

Job Summary: Effectively manage all components of BOH in absence of a general manager to ensure the highest standards are always being met. Assist in keeping food costs at expected levels through controlling portioning and limiting waste.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in supervising and coordinating activities of kitchen staff engaged in food preparation.
• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Trains and teaches BOH staff to work safely and look out for the safety of fellow workers.
• Performs all kitchen duties as needed.
• Assists in inventory rotation policy.
• Ensures all equipment used is in safe working condition, checked, and regularly serviced.
• Maintains and delegates checklists to ensure effective running of the kitchen.
• Regularly tests product to ensure the quality and the execution of recipes meets the standards set out by us.
• Responsible for delegating responsibilities and duties to the kitchen staff.
• Performs temperature checks on food items and records findings.
• Performs temperature checks on all refrigeration units.
• Trains and retrains BOH employees when/where necessary.
• Responsible for communicating company messages to BOH staff in order to inform them of any changes to product or policies.
• Ensures all team members meet all restaurant standards for safety and food handling.
• Adheres to company standards, including personal hygiene and appearance.
• Adheres to health department codes regarding food sanitation and handling.
• Assists the general manager in placing food orders.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds.